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Anno Dracula by Kim Newman

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... an alternate history with rich, immersive worldbuilding?

The Yiddish Policemen's Union by Michael Chabon

If you loved how Anno Dracula reimagined Victorian London with vampires at the heart of society, you'll be fascinated by The Yiddish Policemen's Union. Chabon crafts an alternate history where a Jewish settlement exists in Alaska, complete with its own customs, language, and noir feel. The world feels real and lived-in, and you'll relish discovering the intricacies of this alternate timeline as Detective Landsman investigates a mysterious murder.

... a complex, multi-layered plot blending genres and realities?

The City & The City by China Miéville

If you enjoyed the way Anno Dracula wove together vampire lore, Victorian politics, and murder mystery, The City & The City will intrigue you with its layered narrative. Inspector Tyador Borlú’s investigation into a murder leads him to navigate the entwined cities of Besźel and Ul Qoma, pulling together crime, bureaucracy, and strange cultural divides in a story that defies easy classification.

... historical fantasy with political intrigue and supernatural manipulations?

Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke

If you were drawn to the political machinations and supernatural power struggles in Anno Dracula, you'll be captivated by the rivalry between Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell as their magical talents shape the fate of Napoleonic England. The novel is dense with courtly plotting and the subtle, dangerous influence of magic on society and politics.

... witty, dark humor layered over supernatural events?

Good Omens by Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett

If you enjoyed the clever, sometimes macabre wit threaded through Anno Dracula, you'll love the irreverent tone of Good Omens. Aziraphale and Crowley’s banter, absurd situations, and satirical take on the apocalypse offer laugh-out-loud moments even as the end of the world looms.

... morally ambiguous protagonists navigating a dangerous underworld?

The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch

If Charles Beauregard and Geneviève Dieudonné’s willingness to blur lines between right and wrong in Anno Dracula appealed to you, you'll find Locke Lamora’s exploits irresistible. This tale of a con artist and his band of thieves is packed with clever schemes, shifting loyalties, and a cast of anti-heroes operating in a city as corrupt as it is vivid.

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